Program areas at Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness
Public health education -informing the public (especially in low income and under insured areas) about the basic facts of eye care, health and safety through grass roots efforts including health fairs and presentations. We also assist in finding access to quality eye care and services for those who are not insured. Providing seed grants to young, up and coming researchers at accredited universities in Illinois. Ispb provides funds to encourage medical students, residents, graduate students, and fellows to find cures and causes of eye disease.
Eyeglasses/low vision aide - providing individuals with eyeglasses/low vision aids they cannot afford in partnership with Illinois low vision clinics.
Community service - promoting vision screening and exams for the early detection of eye trouble among all Illinois residents.
Grants made by Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness
Who funds Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Elyse Fineman | Executive Director | $0 | 2023-03-31 |
| Mary Elizabeth White | President | $0 | 2023-10-10 |
| Kara E Crumbliss | Vice President | $0 | 2023-03-31 |
| Thomas S Bridges | Secretary and Treasur | $0 | 2023-03-31 |
| Donna Dreiske | Past Executive Director | $0 | 2016-03-31 |
Financials for Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness
| Revenues | FYE 03/2024 | FYE 03/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $133,677 | $207,764 | -35.7% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $69,033 | $72,958 | -5.4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $60,359 | $155,213 | -61.1% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $263,069 | $435,935 | -39.7% |
Organizations like Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Brain Injury Association of Maryland | 501(c)(3) | Gwynn Oak, MD | $717,518 |
| Breathe California | 501(c)(3) | San Jose, CA | $343,639 |
| Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa | 501(c)(3) | Iowa City, IA | $970,571 |
| Hear Indiana | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $1,148,439 |
| Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City | 501(c)(3) | Overland Park, KS | $323,640 |
| Prevent Blindness Texas | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $1,287,443 |
| Prevent Blindness Iowa | 501(c)(3) | Des Moines, IA | $230,084 |
| Bleeding Disorders Association of South Carolina | 501(c)(3) | Greenville, SC | $401,157 |
| Low Vision Resource Center | 501(c)(3) | San Antonio, TX | $177,321 |
| Vizavance | 501(c)(3) | Oklahoma City, OK | $874,285 |
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,339 from Medlock Mary L November 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Conducts researchPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 225 W Wacker Dr Suite 400
- Chicago, IL 60606
- Metro area
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- County
- Cook County, IL
- Website URL
- eyehealthillinois.org/Â
- Phone
- (312) 363-6029
IRS details
- EIN
- 36-2167746
- Fiscal year end
- March
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1916
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
- NAICS code, primary
- 813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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